Love Bombing 101: What You Need to Know

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Love bombing is an attempt to influence another person by demonstrating extravagant affection or excessive attention. It often happens at the beginning of a relationship and can be quite overwhelming for the person on the receiving end.

Monkey Branching: A Toxic Dating Phenomenon

A woman flirting with someone else's partner

Just like a monkey swinging from branch to branch without letting go of the previous one until the next is secured, a person practicing this behavior ensures they have a new partner lined up before leaving their current one.